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Date: 23rd July 2026 Category: Press Release Jurisdiction: India, Central Government

NHAI Extends ‘Clean Toilet Picture Challenge’ till 30th June 2027 - 23rd July 2026 - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways - Gazette Notification PDF

Issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

Executive Summary The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has extended the "Clean Toilet Picture Challenge" until June 30, 2027, to improve hygiene standards at highway facilities. Commuters who report unclean toilets at NHAI-maintained sites via the Rajmargyatra App are eligible for a Rs. 1,000 FASTag recharge. The extension follows a successful 2026 phase that saw 429 users rewarded, aiming to foster shared responsibility for cleanliness on National Highways.

Key Points / Main Content

  • Extension and Scope

    • The initiative is now extended through June 30, 2027.
    • The scheme applies exclusively to toilet facilities constructed, operated, or maintained by NHAI.
    • Facilities at fuel stations, dhabas, and other non-NHAI public areas are excluded from the challenge.
  • Reward Criteria

    • Eligible reports receive a Rs. 1,000 reward in the form of a FASTag recharge credited to the linked Vehicle Registration Number (VRN).
    • Each VRN is limited to one reward for the entire duration of the scheme.
    • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be claimed as cash.
    • In the event of multiple reports for the same facility on the same day, only the first valid submission is considered.
  • Submission Requirements

    • Reports must be submitted through the latest version of the Rajmargyatra Mobile App.
    • Submissions must include clear, geo-tagged, and time-stamped photographs of the unclean toilet.
    • Users are required to provide their name, location, mobile number, and vehicle registration number.
  • Verification and Processing

    • All entries undergo AI-assisted screening and manual validation.
    • Claims are processed in a time-bound manner to ensure transparency and responsiveness.

Impact Analysis

National Highway Commuters Impact Commuters benefit from improved hygiene facilities and have the opportunity to receive financial incentives for participating in maintenance monitoring. Action Required Users must download the Rajmargyatra Mobile App and submit valid, geo-tagged photos and personal details when encountering unclean NHAI toilet facilities.

NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) Impact The authority utilizes public participation to enhance service delivery and maintain cleanliness standards across its jurisdiction using tech-driven verification. Action Required NHAI must conduct AI and manual verification of reports and ensure the timely crediting of FASTag rewards to eligible commuters.

Key Entities Referenced

Clean Toilet Picture Challenge: A citizen-centric scheme that rewards National Highway commuters for reporting unclean toilet facilities to improve hygiene standards. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): The primary agency responsible for implementing and extending the challenge across toilet facilities under its jurisdiction. Rajmargyatra Mobile App: The official application used by commuters to participate in the challenge by uploading geo-tagged and time-stamped photographs of unclean toilets. FASTag: The electronic toll collection system used to deliver the incentive, where eligible participants receive a Rs. 1,000 recharge reward. National Highways: The specific infrastructure scope where the scheme is applicable, specifically targeting toilet facilities at toll plazas maintained by NHAI.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways NHAI Extends ‘Clean Toilet Picture Challenge’ till 30th June 2027 Initiative received enthusiastic response from the National Highway users with 429 commuters rewarded with FASTag recharge for reporting unclean toilets in 2026 till date प्रव तथ: 23 JUL 2026 7:30PM by PIB Delhi With an objective to further enhance cleanliness and user experience at toilet facilities along the National Highways, NHAI has extended its citizen-centric initiative, the ‘Clean Toilet Picture Challenge’ till 30th June 2027. The extension of the initiative aims to ensure continued public participation and effective implementation of the ‘Clean Toilet Picture’ scheme, along with timely processing of FASTag recharge reward linked to the initiative. The initiative received enthusiastic response from the National Highway users with around 429 commuters reporting unclean toilets have been rewarded with FASTag recharge worth Rs. 1,000 each in 2026 so far. Under the campaign, unclean toilet pictures shared by National Highway users are assessed and eligible claims under the scheme are processed in a time-bound manner. FASTag recharge reward is credited to the linked Vehicle Registration Number (VRN), thereby enhancing transparency and responsiveness. NHAI launched the unique ‘Clean Toilet Picture Challenge’ in September 2025 to encourage National Highway users to actively report unclean toilet facilities at the toll plazas along National Highways. The initiative is open for all National Highway commuters, who can participate by uploading clear, geo- tagged, and time-stamped photographs of unclean toilets through the latest version of the Rajmargyatra Mobile App. Users are also required to provide basic details including name, location, vehicle registration number and mobile number while submitting the picture. Each eligible vehicle registration number reporting such an instance will receive a reward of Rs. 1,000 (Rupees One Thousand only) in the form of a FASTag recharge credited to the linked VRN. Each VRN is eligible for only one reward during the entire scheme period. The reward is non-transferable and cannot be claimed in cash. In cases where multiple reports are submitted for the same facility on the same day, only the first valid submission through the Rajmargyatra App is considered. The scheme is applicable exclusively to toilet facilities constructed, operated, or maintained under NHAI’s jurisdiction. Toilets located at retail fuel stations, dhabas, or other public facilities that are not under NHAI’s control have been excluded. All entries are subject to verification through AI-assisted screening and manual validation, wherever required. With this initiative, NHAI reiterates its commitment to enhance citizen-centric services and foster a culture of shared responsibility of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene along the National Highways. ***GDH/DS (रलीज़ आईडी: 2288517) आगंतुक पटल : 729 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Tamil , Malayalam

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